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| Subject | Date Asked |
| A good way to learn piano? | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could help me with a matter that i was debating in my mind. Okay, I have ... A: I don't know what the teaching method at your school is, so my answer is a bit limited. HOWEVER, if ... | |
| Getting someone to write sheet music for me! | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: im in like grade 4 piano (royal schools ABRSM) and love finding pieces off the internet to play. i ... A: I'll do my best to help. You can do this yourself, but it's a multistep process. I'll show alll ... | |
| Trek II Reverb Unit | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I am thinking of buying a reverb unit for my B3. From your experience, will this make a difference ... A: Nothing gets me writing quicker than talk about Hammonds... The reverb should definitely make a ... | |
| Kline Nactmusic | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Can you also tell me where I can find videos of how to play Kline Nactmusic? Liza A: No problem. Again - the easiest way to find is to search YouTube. In this case I guess you didn't ... | |
| Learning the piano | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I have recently started to learn to play the piano but the way I am being taught worries me in terms ... A: I'm glad you asked this question instead of continuing with the numbers as before. Personally, I ... | |
| Learning to Play Piano By Ear (for compositional purposes) | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I recently read a reply you gave to a question regarding learning the piano without following ... A: Before all - thank you for your kind words! Getting positive feedback such as yours really gets me ... | |
| Learning to Play Piano By Ear (for compositional purposes) | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I recently read a reply you gave to a question regarding learning the piano without following ... A: Below is my original answer. However, after sending it I re-checked my favorite courses and saw that ... | |
| MIDI controlled accordian | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: I noticed in a post from you that you referred to "MIDI files that can play automatically after ... A: You are correct in stating this isn't my field of expertise. However, I will do my best to help you. ... | |
| Serial # | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: What's the easiest way to determine the date of manufacture given a Kimball upright serial number? A: This falls outside my expertise (which is playing the piano), but I'll do my best to assist you. ... | |
| Perfect Pitch / Absolute Pitch | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I resently heard about something called "Perfect Pitch" or "Absolute Pitch" (I think they are same). ... A: You'll find a complete rundown of the best courses at this site: ... | |
| Perfect Pitch / Absolute Pitch | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I resently heard about something called "Perfect Pitch" or "Absolute Pitch" (I think they are same). ... A: This is a great question, as recently there have been some important developments in this field. In ... | |
| Chickering & Sons 78984 | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me how old my Chickering & Sons piano is? The serial number is 78984. A: Your piano was manufactured around 1889-1891, and from my experience with antique Chickering & Sons' ... | |
| Sheet Music | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I just purchased a piano for my 7 year old daughter from an auction. I do not know how to read ... A: Although the numbered-notes system is effective, it is rarely used nowadays. The current trend is to ... | |
| piano | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I am adult wanting to learn piano..I would like to learn by ear and would like to buy a good but not ... A: You can read my favorite reviews of piano learning programs at ... | |
| Teaching myself | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I am 22 years old and am trying to teach myself how to play the piano. I never had lessons but ... A: In fact, there are many piano courses that could help you with your playing. First, I'll enable you ... | |
| Year? | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: We have a very old Cable and Sons Manual Player Piano and was wondering if you could help me with ... A: Considering the 29285 serial number, your piano is indeed extremely old. It was manufactured by in ... | |
| Best way to restart piano | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: I took lessons as a youngster, until I was about 12 when my parents told me to choose between band ... A: From my experience there are 2 ways you can do this. One, of course, is hiring a piano tutor for a ... | |
| Thomas Playmate Organ | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: My mother has acquired a Thomas Playmate Color Glo Organ Model# A1130 Serial #0997 and needs to find ... A: I'm really no expert on this, but I'll do my best to help: 1. Try contacting the company, at ... | |
| Cable & Sons piano | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: i have an upright piano which my father refinished. i would like to know if it is worth anything or ... A: This question is outside my expertise. I can help with piano tuition and playing questions, but I ... | |
| Piano pedals | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: What is the function of the pedals on the piano and how do they affect the sound? A: Great question! Here's the answer, starting with... * The RIGHTMOST pedal: This is the damper pedal ... | |
| Need advice on learning piano | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I want to start learning how to play piano from the scratch. I got an old dual manual Kawai organ ... A: Would be glad to help. I understand you want to learn pretty much from scratch. I very much prefer ... | |
| how can I play it myself | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I have always been interested in learning piano/keyboard but have never gained enough motivation to ... A: This is a great question. Too many courses and tutors focus on classical training and reading sheet ... | |
| can i learn piano on an organ | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: i wanted to study piano and someone told me that i can learn playing the piano on an organ. is it ... A: Your friend was correct. You CAN learn to play the piano using an organ. Purists say that organs ... | |
| wurlitzer organ | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: Looking for music do u have any? if not where do i find it plz. Just bought it no music A: Please describe what you are looking for: * Sheet music to play on your wurlitzer? * MIDI files that ... | |
| Learning Piano/keyboard | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: I have always been interested in learning piano/keyboard but have never gained enough motivation to ... A: My experience with free piano lessons on the web has been pretty bad. Most sites either give you too ... | |
| Learning Piano/keyboard | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: I have always been interested in learning piano/keyboard but have never gained enough motivation to ... A: Great question, as this problem is common to many people. If I'm not mistaken, these are your ... | |
| Giving away a free piano | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: I am looking for someone to give my piano too. It is a Royal Cabinet Grand made by the Krell Piano ... A: Let me start by saying this is very generous of you. Too few people nowadays remember how to give ... | |
| Practicing Methods | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: I've been taking private piano lessons for about 5 1/2 years now but I find that my practicing ... A: With your question you have touched an interesting subject stirring a lot of controversy. Many ... | |
| Classical Piano | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I want to learn to play classical music on piano. Can i use an electric keyboard for this, or do i ... A: You can, but i'd go with a regular piano. Electric pianos and keyboards are great, but the keys give ... | |
| Too late? | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: I'm 13 and I've just started going to piano lessons. Do you think I'll be able to get very good at ... A: 13 is not too late. Far from it! Many of the worlds most famous pianists started playing at a much ... | |
| favorite piano composition | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: since we're talking - what's your fav piano composition? A: I'm a bit of an oddball - mostly, i listen to minimalist music. Also, I don't have one single ... | |
| price of piano lessons | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased a piano, and would love to take piano lessons. I would like to know ABOUT how much ... A: 1) Practice: If you just started taking piano lessons, or you find the piano as being really hard to ... | |
| price of piano lessons | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: I just purchased a piano, and would love to take piano lessons. I would like to know ABOUT how much ... A: Usually basic instrument lessons range from $15 per half-hour to $35 per half-hour, depending on the ... | |
Piano, Organ, and Keyboard
Answers by Expert:
Andy Duvall
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Expertise
PLEASE DO NOT ASK REGARDING PIANO APPRAISALS, EVALUATIONS, BUYING, SELLING etc. I HAVE VERY LITTLE KNOWLEDGE IN THIS MATTER. Sorry, but I WILL N-O-T ANSWER A-N-Y EVALUATION QUESTIONS, so PLEASE do not send these. However - I would LOVE TO ANSWER any questions regarding piano lessons, learning to play the piano, online piano courses, local piano tutors etc.
Experience
I've been playing the piano for the last 30 years. Piano tutor and avid collector of so called "online" piano courses
Education/Credentials
BSc Aeronautics, MSc Computers, MBA Marketing - none related to piano teaching, I'm afraid. Though non-accredited, I've been teaching piano for 17 years.
Past/Present Clients
numerous private students
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